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Kikusuichō, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kikusuichō is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 6,484. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 6,484 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5500°, 141.8833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,120 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kikusuichō
Kikusuichō is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 6,484. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kikusuichō vs Japan Average
Income: Kikusuichō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 207 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,594 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 247.4 sq mi (640.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5500°N, 141.8833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 66 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 79 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 94 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 104 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 118 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 124 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 132 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 140 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 173 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in |
Kikusuichō has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in Kikusuichō
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新十津川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新十津川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北海道新十津川農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kikusuichō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kikusuichō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorebinomori memorial hall | ||||
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yumetsumugi | ||||
| かみすながわ炭鉱館 | ||||
| 三菱美唄記念館 | ||||
| 上砂川町無重力科学館 | ||||
| 安田侃彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 川の科学館 | ||||
| 新十津川物語記念館 | ||||
| 新十津川町文化伝習館 | ||||
| 新十津川町開拓記念館 | ||||
| 月形樺戸博物館 | ||||
| 浦臼町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 美唄市郷土史料館 |
Libraries in Kikusuichō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秩父別町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美唄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kikusuichō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 砂川生協 |
Hotels in Kikusuichō
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kikusuichō
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kikusuichō
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kikusuichō
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Boyodai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mashike Choei Shokanbetsudake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hidaka Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anpeizan ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kikusuichō
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kikusuichō
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 新十津川郵便局 | |
| 石狩大和郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kikusuichō
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 光壺寺 | |
| 出雲大社新十津川分院 | |
| 吉澤神社 | |
| 新十津川神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kikusuichō
What is the population of Kikusuichō?
Kikusuichō has a population of 6,484 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 247.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kikusuichō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kikusuichō?
Kikusuichō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kikusuichō?
Kikusuichō has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 207 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kikusuichō?
The median home value in Kikusuichō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.